Bangor News

A FREE paint drop-off event for households and businesses in the Bangor area is planned for Saturday, October 10th at Bangor Public Works (530 Maine Ave.) from 9 AM to 1 PM. In addition, residents will be able to drop off certain types of electronic waste as well.

INFORMATION ABOUT PAINT DISPOSAL:

The event will be held rain or shine and most types of paint, stain and varnish will be accepted. Business that generate less then 220 pounds (20-30 gallons) of hazardous waste per month may bring in any amount of latex or oil-based paint. Businesses that generate more than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month may bring in any amount of latex paint, but they cannot bring oil-based paint to this event.

Acceptable paint products include:

House paint and primers (latex or oil-based)*

Stains*

Deck and concrete sealers*

Clear finishes (ex: varnishes, shellac)*

* ALL PRODUCTS MUST BE IN THEIR CONTAINERS WITH ORIGINAL LABELS INTACT.

The following products will not be accepted at this event:

No leaking, unlabeled or empty containers

No aerosol spray paints

No drums or containers larger than 5 gallons

We cannot accept other hazardous waste or chemicals, such as paint thinner, solvents, glue, etc.